Zeiss Ikon Icarex 35 CS
The Zeiss Ikon Icarex 35 CS is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera produced by Zeiss Ikon in West Germany in the late 1960s. The CS variant added through-the-lens metering to the Icarex line, positioning it as a mid-tier SLR aimed at enthusiast photographers.
At recent UK auction, hammer prices for the Icarex 35 CS have fallen in a narrow £75–£120 band across the two tracked sales, implying a working reference value around £97 today. With only a small sample at saleroom level, how much an Icarex 35 CS sells for depends heavily on cosmetic condition, a functioning meter, and whether a lens is included.
Variants
Select a variant to filter the sales history below.
| Variant | Years | Edition | Sales | Price Range |
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| Pro | — | — | 1 | £75 – £75 |
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: February 2025
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| Feb 2025 | £56 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 60) Title: A Zeiss Ikon Icarex 35CS 35mm Camera
Description:
silver, body G, shutter works but speeds are inaccurate, with a Carl Zeiss Tessar f/2.8 50mm lens, optics G, and filter. |
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| Oct 2024 | £75 | Flints Auctions | Pro | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 117) Title: A Zeiss Ikon Icarex 35CS Pro, 35mm Camera
Description:
black, serial number 17156, body VG, shutter works, with metered prism, with Carl Zeiss Tessar f/2.8 50mm lens, barrel G, optics G with light dust |
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| Jun 2024 | £75 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 536) Title: A Zeiss Ikon Icarex 35 CS 35mm SLR Camera Outfit
Description:
comprising a Icarex 35 CS body G, shutter works at all speeds, with a Carl Zeiss Tessar f/2.8 50mm lens, barrel G, optics F, with filter and cap, and |
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| Jan 2024 | £119 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 118) Title: A Zeiss Ikon Icarex 35 CS 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
chrome, 1966-72, serial no.17156, with a Carl Zeiss Tessar f/2.8 50mm lens, serial no.7152669, shutter working, body G-VG, lens F, moderate fungus, |
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| Jun 2023 | £25 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments (Lot 96) Title: A Zeiss Ikon Icarex 35 CS SLR Camera
Description:
1966-72, with a Carl Zeiss Tessar f/2.8 50mm bayonet mount lens, serial no.7139571, shutter stays open and mirror stays up until recocked, body G-VG, |
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| Jan 2022 | £19 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 144) Title: A Zeiss Ikon Icarex 35 CS SLR Camera
Description:
with Carl Zeiss Tessar f/2.8 50mm lens, body, VG, shutter working, lens, F, marks to front element |
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| Jan 2021 | £43 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: Cameras, Scientific & Collectables (Lot 353) Title: A Zeiss Icarex 35 CS
Description:
chrome, pre-thread model with bayonet mount, serial no. 22762, with Zeiss Tessar f/2.8 50mm lens, body, VG-E, shutter sticking on slow speeds, lens, (Qty: 1) |
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| Nov 2008 | EUR 200 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 14 (Lot AI_14_17634) Title: Zeiss Ikon Icarex 35CS
Description:
body in good working condition with waits-level finder, instructions, cap, everready case, Tessar 2.8/50mm no.7151771, Ultron 1.8/50mm no.7425162 (UV filter, keeper), WEP 2x teleconverter, M42 adapter-ring 20.1653, extension rings (50/1:1 & 50/1:2), 5x B50 filters in keepers (polarisation, skylight, yellow, green, orange) Estimate: EUR 400 - EUR 500 |
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| May 2003 | EUR 365 | Leitz Auction | — | |
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Auction: Leitz Auction 2-3 (Lot AI_2_21748) Title: Zeiss Ikon Icarex 35CS PRO black
Description:
black Icarex body with CDS-prism, Carl Zeiss Ultron 1.8/50, hood, rare camera in mint condition Estimate: EUR 1,970 - EUR 4 |
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| Nov -0001 | £62 | Flints Auctions | — | |
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Auction: The Collectors Sale (Lot 665) Title: A Zeiss Ikon Icarex 35 CS 35mm SLR Camera Outfit
Description:
chrome, body G-VG, shutter working, repair to aperture preview button, together with a Carl Zeiss Tessar f/2.8 50mm lens, optics G, also with a Carl (Qty: 1) |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Zeiss Ikon Icarex 35 CS worth today?
Based on the limited UK auction record, a working Icarex 35 CS is worth roughly £75 to £120 at hammer, with clean, tested examples sitting toward the upper end of that range.
How much does a Zeiss Ikon Icarex 35 CS sell for at auction?
Tracked UK hammer prices are £75 (October 2024) and £119 (January 2024), giving a median price near £97 before buyer's premium.
Does condition affect the value of an Icarex 35 CS?
Yes — a functional TTL meter, accurate shutter speeds, and clean cosmetics are the main factors that push price toward the top of the observed range.